Thrift Schooling

  We have finally found our groove for the school year and I am loving it. Seeing the needs of each of my children and finding the resources to meet them have been a tremendous blessing. One child struggles with dyslexia and thankfully with homeschooling, the one on one time helps significantly. Another child needs remedial help in math. A cheap Goodwill find took me on the path to finding an excellent math curriculum to help this year. The $200 workbook was picked up for less than a dollar and the teacher's key and test book was found on  discount sites online giving me a quality curriculum worth hundreds for a fraction of the cost.  We also have Bible covered at an affordable price. Bible Study Guide for All Ages  gives me what I need to not only go over the basics of the Bible but the details found in the Old Testament which can be intimidating to tackle with young children. This curriculum makes it easy to tackle challenging, lesser known Bible stories—and fun. W...

Few preachers in the nineteenth century rivaled  Alexander Maclaren. Called the “Prince of Expositors,” Maclaren was considered one of the best preachers of his era, acclaimed for offering remarkable biblical insights in a poetic style.   The Alexander Maclaren Study Bible invites you to learn from his powerful insights as  you explore the Scriptures. Study notes drawn from his more than 1,500 published sermons illuminate every chapter of the Bible. Passage outlines based on his sermons guide you in a systematic study of key texts. Short notes encourage you to apply the Bible to your life and see Christ’s relevance to all Scripture.   Who was Alexander Maclaren?    Born in Glasgow, Scotland, on February 11, 1826, Alexander Maclaren was the pastor of Union Chapel in Manchester England from 1858–1903. The popularity of Maclaren’s published  sermons rivaled that of Charles Spurgeon, helping him develop global acclaim  for remarkab...

See It This Weekend! Light of the world is officially in (most) theaters TODAY—and we’ll be in all of our theaters tomorrow! The best way to celebrate?  Watch the exclusive interview with the movie's producer below and GO see  LIGHT OF THE WORLD  today (or this weekend)! Light of the World   powerfully illustrates how Jesus of Nazareth changed the world forever and still changes lives today!  Light of the World  is now in select theaters for a limited time! A Movie for the Whole Family Here are three things you can count on when Light of the World opens in theaters today, September 5, 2025:  1. This is an entertaining story that honors and celebrates the biblical account of Jesus’ life and ministry. 2. As we’ve seen on our social media, people are anxiously awaiting the beautiful 2D animation used to tell the story.  3. A FREE children’s ministry curriculum, which includes parents’ content for family use. All of this help your kids go deeper in t...